Tag Archives: 12th Gen

Gigabyte has recently rolled out a new beta BIOS for all Z790 and B760 motherboards. This BIOS update allows users to disable the CEP (Current Excursion Protection) on Intel 14th, 13th, and 12th Gen Core series, increasing CPU performance while maintaining lower temperatures and stability. Previously, the CEP feature on …

EKWB's Limited Edition Velocity² Direct Die LGA1700 kit is here, but just how good is it?

James is back with a quick update on the EK Alder Lake direct die cooling project!

NZXT has been slowly expanding its N7 motherboard line-up over the years. Now, following on from the launch of Intel 12th Gen processors and the Z690 chipset, NZXT is back with new Z690 N7 and N5 motherboards.  This week, NZXT is unveiling its new N7 and N5 motherboards, both sporting …

It may not have the highest-end specs, but Leo is mighty impressed with this Lenovo laptop

We review Intel's flagship i9-12900KS, priced at £750

James sets out on a mission to lower the temperatures of the i9-12900K

MSI's Z690 Godlike motherboard is - and this is 100% accurate - priced at £1850

With new CPUs and GPUs coming from major manufacturers, we are seeing a lot of new laptops launching this month. One of those laptops is none other than the Colorful X15 XS gaming laptop, equipped with Intel 12th Gen processors and RTX 30 graphics.  The Colorful X15 XS gaming laptop …

It's a mighty motherboard with a mighty price, coming in at £445

We are calling this the ‘Top 3 Processors of 2021!' however that isn't strictly correct since AMD launched Zen 3 late in 2020. What you really need to know is that Intel 12th Gen is better than we expected and has gone head-to-head with AMD's finest. Game on! Timestamps 00:00 …

Many memory manufacturers have started to produce DDR5 memory, but not without issues. Like in many other industries, the global chip shortage is affecting DDR5 memory production, explaining the lack of stock and the pricing of DDR5 modules. According to 12chip.com, the issue resides in a shortage of Power Management …

Luke and Leo share their reaction to the launch of Intel 12th Gen

Intel’s new 12th Gen Alder Lake processors and Z690 platform usher in a raft of new technologies. One of those key updates is a new memory technology to the desktop audience for the first time since 2014; enter DDR5!

The big day has arrived – Intel has officially launched its 12th Gen “Alder Lake” desktop processors and the Z690 chipset. ASUS is already well prepared for this generational leap, with a full stack of Z690 motherboards ready to go, with ROG Maximus leading the way.  The ASUS ROG series …